here is a color chip for the 37 Packards. No two tone options listed, but quite a variety of color. I think the 41 models where the first ones in that era for two toning, and they weren't very common even then.

http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1937-Packard-pg01.jpg

Got the belt installed ok and drove the car to the generator repair shop. He tweaked the regulator and the generator is putting out 7.1-7.2 volts, which is pretty much per specs. All is good, no more belt squeal/slipping issues.

I was just driving my 39 120 this afternoon, using the original column shifter - still works great 76 years later. Plus the car has a lot more than 37,000 miles! If I was in the market for a third Packard, I'd jump on that coupe in a New York minute!
Even if if the shifter is sloppy, it's not hard to fix. Plus I like that one since it's the same color as my 4 door sedan!

BTV, looks like you have a good car to start with. The 288 is a good engine, and very durable. You might want to try removing the side valve covers and squirt some PB blaster on the valve stems. It isn't uncommon for the straight 8's to lock up just due to a bit of rust on the valve stems or piston rings. Just give the solvent plenty of time to work, and don't get crazy with forcing the engine with pry bars or sledge hammers.

On the rear seats, you are lucky to have the original upholstery. Try to get lots of good photos for future use if you reupholster it. And save any pieces that have been hidden from the sun to color matching.

This is a great website for advice and info to restore you car. Have fun with it!

Well, with a lot of help from the guys at NAPA, I found the correct fan belt for a 39 eight, and I suspect the six as well. It is a 22485, and is 19/32" wide, and 49-1/8" long. It is a toothed belt. The belt that was on the car was just over 1/4" wide. I was able to get it under the harmonic balancer by putting a piece of wood on a hydraulic bottle jack and positioning it on the driver side of the oil pan/block, and lifting the side of the engine up about 1/2 to 1". No damage to the edge of the pan, and the fan belt went in easily.

I'll post this on the Parts X-Ref as well.

Thanks for the response - I don't know who is good for pot metal. Back in the late 80's, I had a nationally known shop in Dallas work on the Goddess of Speed for my 41 110, and when it came back, it was a very shiny blob that might have been a donut pusher at some time in the past!

Glad to hear another old stove fancier in the mix - I have a 1951 O'Keefe and Merritt gas stove that has enough chrome on it to make a 50 Buick happy. It certainly is fun to cook on too!

I've ordered the Arctic Blue Poly from TCP Global in acrylic lacquer for my 39. I've started working on the body, and hope to paint the car early this spring. I chose the lacquer as it is easier for an amateur to use, and is more forgiving. Not to mention easier to touch up. I had my 51 painted in modern base/clear coat a few years back. A small dent (silver dollar size) on the front fender required repainting the entire fender - something not necessary with lacquer.

The only problem is the fact that you can't buy the stuff in CA. Don't know about other states.

I don't remember who was asking about the correct upholstery for a 51 200, but the original upholstery in the car in the article is exactly what came in mine, judging by the scraps found under the upholstery done years ago on my car.

The first one that Hal posted should work if the size is ok. The lip is needed to cover the metal, the second profile shown doesn't look like it would work to me.

Yup, the ones on my car are in lousy condition - which is surprising since all of the other window rubber is good.